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accidental
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accidental /ac·ci·den·tal/ (ak?si-den´t'l)
1. occurring by chance, unexpectedly, or unintentionally.
2. nonessential; not innate or intrinsic.

accidental adjective Unexpected; by chance


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One sharp and one flat with accidentals are introduced and the student experiments with phrasing, touches and color changes.
Galilei pays special attention to diminutions (which must not cause contrapuntal faults), musica ficta (the unwritten accidentals in vocal music, indicated in lute tablature by finger placement, providing a valuable guide for modern editors), and respect for the original counterpoint, including how to condense compositions for five or more voices.
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